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Pathogen

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

An organism or agent that causes disease in humans, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other infectious agents.

AP course connection

Topic 8.15: 8.15 Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Unit 8

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